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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Broderick Kurns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonka Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Broderick Kurns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonka Richer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richer drives through with a takedown into Kurns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Richer prevents Kurns from getting back to his feet.
Kurns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kurns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richer is controlling him.
Richer wanted to stand there but Kurns had control of the position.
Kurns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tonka Richer.
Kurns misses with a combination
so Richer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurns is looking to stand up but Richer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurns keeping moving, preventing Richer from controlling successfully.
Richer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurns's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kurns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurns is keeping the position for now.
Richer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonka Richer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Richer clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurns avoiding damage as Richer throws knees to the body.
Richer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kurns's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurns keeping full guard, as Richer tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richer prevents Kurns from getting back to his feet.
Richer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurns wants to stand but Richer is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tonka Richer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Richer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurns to the mat! Kurns manages to get full guard.
Kurns is looking to stand up but Richer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurns keeping full guard, as Richer tries to pass.
Richer stays in close to Kurns's body and controls the position.
Kurns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richer is controlling him.
Richer wants to control from the top but Kurns keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tonka Richer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Richer slips a jab and a cross from Kurns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kurns is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurns wants to stand but Richer is controlling the position.
Richer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurns is looking to stand up but Richer isn't so interested in that idea.
Richer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonka Richer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No joy there for Richer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richer moves into the clinch.
Kurns is looking to break free of the clinch but Richer has double underhooks.
Richer stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonka Richer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurns throws a combination that misses
and Richer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurns walks away with a smile on his face. Richer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Richer throws a sloppy head kick and Kurns moves out of range easily.
Kurns throws a left that rocks Richer and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kurns dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Richer regain composure!
Richer is rocked!
It looks like Tonka Richer has been cut.
Kurns tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Richer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richer is looking to reverse the position.
Kurns tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer sneaks back into half guard.
Richer trying to hold on to Kurns's head to control him but Kurns postures up.
Kurns tries to stand but can't do so whilst Richer controls his leg.
Richer wants to improve his position but Kurns is controlling well.
Richer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurns wants to stand up but Richer is controlling the position.
Richer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurns is working away from the top position though.
Kurns wants to get back to his feet.
Richer wants to control but Kurns is keeping busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tonka Richer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kurns misses with a few strikes there.
Kurns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Richer shoots in for a takedown but Kurns shows good takedown defense.
Richer shoots in but Kurns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Broderick Kurns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tonka Richer.
Richer is breathing heavily.
Richer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer keeps control of Kurns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richer prevents Kurns from breaking the clinch.
Kurns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurns misses with a double jab
and Richer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kurns pushes Richer off looking to stand but Richer dives back in and keeps control.
Richer trying to control the action but Kurns is working from the bottom.
Richer prevents Kurns from standing back up.
Kurns is not content to let Richer control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Richer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tonka Richer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kurns misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Broderick Kurns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurns misses with a double jab
and Richer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kurns tries to kick Richer off but Richer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richer is looking to advance position but Kurns won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tonka Richer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Richer closes the distance and clinches up with Kurns, looking for a takedown. Richer pushes Kurns against the cage but Kurns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tonka Richer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tonka Richer's cut.
That's time! Kurns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kurns throws a nice looking combination but Richer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broderick Kurns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurns throws a right hand that Richer ducks under and follows up with a left that Richer also avoids with ease.
Kurns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richer counters with a takedown into side control.
Richer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kurns wants to get back to his feet but Richer drags him back down.
Richer wants to stand but Kurns is controlling his arm.
Richer working the head and body with strikes.
Kurns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Richer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richer in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurns is trying to buck Richer off.
Richer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kurns some visible discomfort.
Kurns wants to get back to his feet but Richer is dominant here and he's now got Kurns's back!
Richer working for the choke.
Richer scores with strikes from the back.
Good control from Richer.
Kurns looking very determined here, making life difficult for Richer.
Broderick Kurns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kurns has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Richer has his opponent's back but Kurns is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Richer.
Kurns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richer counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer happy to just control the position for now.
Kurns avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Richer.
Kurns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Richer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Richer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurns tries to escape but Richer is in control.
Richer is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurns is defending well.
Kurns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Richer is controlling him well.
Richer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurns is trying to buck Richer off.
Richer cracks Kurns with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richer staying calm.
Richer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richer wants to control but Kurns is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richer tries for a kimura but Kurns is defending well.
Tonka Richer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richer tries for a kimura but Kurns is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonka Richer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonka Richer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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